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Comet (SF85-178) by Sam Francis, 1985, acrylic on prepared paper, sold May 2026© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Comet (SF85-178)

Sam Francis (American, 1923–1994) · 1985

$232,200 price realized incl. premium

≈ £173,025≈ €200,190

Hammer $180,000 · with buyer’s premium $232,200

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Medium
Acrylic · Works on paper all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on prepared paper”
Support
Paper
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
83 7/8 x 36 in. (213 x 91.4 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art: Morning Session (NY010426)
Date
May 21, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
144
Estimate
$150,000 – $200,000 (≈ £111,773 – £149,031) (≈ €129,321 – €172,429)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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